Carbohydrates get a bad reputation these days. But for older adults, the real issue is rarely carbohydrates themselves — it's which kind you're eating, and how much fiber travels along with it.

August brings a lineup that swings from Broadway to the high seas to a galaxy far closer to home than you'd think. Every Tuesday and Thursday, Aster's Senior Centers open the doors for a free movie and free popcorn, no ticket required — just an RSVP. Here's what's playing.

Aster is partnering with Chase Bank to bring a special "Protect Your Finances" workshop to both Senior Centers this August.

Driving looks different than it did twenty, or even ten, years ago. Traffic patterns have changed, intersections have been redesigned, new technology has crept into our dashboards, and the rules of the road have quietly shifted around us. For many older adults, staying independent means staying behind the wheel — and staying behind the wheel safely means keeping those skills current.

For $24 or more per year, you can become an official member of the Senior Center. It's a simple way to say, "This place matters to me, and I want to help it keep going."

Small, thoughtful changes to your living space can keep you safer as you age.

Caring for an aging spouse or parent is one of the most profound things you can do — and, at times, one of the most exhausting. Here's how to recognize the signs of caregiver burnout and where East Valley families can find real, often free, respite support.

Advance directives aren't about expecting the worst — they're about making sure the people who love you never have to guess. Here's a plain-language guide to Arizona's advance directive options, from living wills to the state registry.

Programs that help older adults pay for food, health coverage, medications, and utility bills go unclaimed every year — not because people don't need them, but because the process of learning about them can feel more complicated than it is. Here is what exists, who it's for, and what Aster can do to help you find out whether it applies to you.

Air quality is a critical part of our health and well being. Here in Arizona, special precautions help you stay healthy all year round.

This gazpacho comes together in minutes, costs very little, and delivers real hydration, fiber, and fresh flavor right when you need it most.

You might be eating the right foods and still coming up short.

We hope to see you at the movies this month! See what's playing and learn more about July's selections.

In July, Aster is offering a unique course on driver safety that may help you save on auto insurance.

Heat interacts with medication in several distinct ways: it can physically degrade drugs before you ever take them, and it can change how your body processes and responds to drugs once you do. For older adults who take multiple medications, that interaction can amplify risks in ways that aren't always obvious.

Being the first in your circle to stop driving — to hand over your keys or let your license lapse while everyone around you is still pulling out of driveways and meeting for lunch on their own schedule — this is something most people navigate without a map.

Most people don't find purpose through a revelation. They find it through small, consistent commitments: showing up somewhere regularly, being useful to someone specific, investing in something they care about. Over time, those commitments accumulate into something that looks and feels like a life well-lived.

Looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon this summer? Aster’s Senior Centers are bringing classic Hollywood favorites, heartwarming dramas, musical comedies, and unforgettable adventures to the big screen with our weekly FREE Movie Matinees.

In the heat, breaking down on the side of the highway can quickly turn a mild inconvenience to a major emergency. Heat can cause problems for vehicles, including flat tires and dead batteries.

Living on a fixed income requires a different relationship with money than working years do. The margin for error is smaller. But you're managing a predictable amount coming in and a set of expenses you largely control. That's actually a workable situation. It just takes intention.

There are things you can do to help your parent continue to live well independently, even when you are far away.

Aster Aging, Inc. was awarded a $7,500 grant by the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation to fund the Meals on Wheels Expansion Program initiative. This initiative will provide 1,500 additional hot, nutritious home-delivered meals and wellness checks to vulnerable homebound seniors in Mesa, Arizona.

If you're navigating this chapter of life more independently, an automatic network of trust may not exist for you. The good news: intentional networks can be just as strong as inherited ones. In some ways stronger — because the people in them chose to be there.

Downsizing is one of the most common transitions older adults experience — and one that many are not prepared for. For most people, the harder part isn't figuring out where things go. It's deciding what the things mean, and what to do with everything.

Scammers have always targeted older adults. But in 2026, the threat has reached a level that's genuinely harder to defend against — not because seniors are less savvy, but because the technology criminals are using is sophisticated enough to fool almost anyone.